adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
bideverbUS /baɪd/
dwell
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
Chinon
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From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
DEMEANEDverbUS /dɪˈmiːnd/
past form of “demean” — reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
FairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
gracelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsləs/
lacking graciousness
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
HIMSELFpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
jackanapesnoun
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
NayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
obeisancenounUS /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
SeeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
SERVICEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
TAKEverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEMEANED HIMSELF TO TAKE SERVICE Not seemly, was it, that I should expect these kind people, even though they were of my own country, to do more for me than they had already done.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
wild-goose
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From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So, when I had eaten and drunk, I made my obeisance as if I would be trudging towards Chinon, adding many thanks, as well I might.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Seeing me marvel, perhaps, that any should have ridden some four miles or five, and yet speak of returning, he looked at the girl, who was playing with the jackanapes, and who smiled at him as he spoke.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nay, countryman," said the man, "for all that I can see, you may as well bide a while with us; for, indeed, with leave of my graceless maid, I think we may even end our wild-goose chase here and get us back to the town."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must know," said he, "that though I am the father of your Fairy Queen, I am also one of the gracious Princess's obedient subjects.
