Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

being joined in close association

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

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From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

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

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

the act of burning something

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a young person of either sex

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

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

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

deeply religious

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

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From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

the system of numbering pages

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

the act of giving

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

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

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

immediately past

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

letter for letter

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

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From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

and nothing more

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

almost; nearly

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

a strong liking

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

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 +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I have, however, substituted a few obvious emendations suggested by Professor Child, giving the Folio reading in a footnote.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

the words of something written

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

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

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading +The Story+ is practically identical with that of _Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard_; but each is so good, though in a different vein, that neither could be excluded.

precisely as stated

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

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

From this reading Usually a cross of red cloth attached to the right shoulder of the coat was deemed sufficient.

at the time that

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

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

From this reading The last stanza narrates the practice of burning a cross on the flesh of the right shoulder when setting forth to the Holy Land--a practice which obtained only among the very devout or superstitious of the Crusaders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OLD ROBIN OF PORTINGALE +Text.+-- The Percy Folio is the sole authority for this excellent ballad, and the text of the MS. is therefore given here _literatim_, in preference to the copy served up ‘with considerable corrections’ by Percy in the _Reliques_.