AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
Amphibalus
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From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
BELTANE
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From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
ecclesiasticnounUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
eke
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From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
Giles
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From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
haling
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From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
HugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
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 A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
napenoun
the back side of the neck
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
NOTABLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
PARDONERnoun
a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
pilgrim-like
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From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
rotundadjectiveUS /roʊˈtʌnd/
spherical in shape
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
rubicundadjective
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
SaintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
smackingnounUS /ˈsmækɪŋ/
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW BELTANE HAD NEWS OF ONE THAT WAS A NOTABLE PARDONER Beltane awoke to the shrill notes of a horn and starting to sleepy elbow, heard the call and challenge of sentinel and outpost from the bank above.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Thereafter presently appeared Giles (that chanced to be captain of the watch) very joyously haling along a little man placid and rotund.
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 About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading About his waist was a girdle where hung a goodly wallet, plump like himself and eke as well filled.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
wide-eaved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
wightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A plump little man whose sober habit, smacking of things ecclesiastic, was at odds with his face that beamed forth jovial and rubicund from the shade of his wide-eaved hat: a pilgrim-like hat, adorned with many small pewter images of divers saints.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A right buxom wight was he, comfortable and round, who, though hurried along in the archer's lusty grip, smiled placidly, and spake him sweetly thus: "Hug me not so lovingly, good youth; abate-- abate thy hold upon my tender nape lest, sweet lad, the holy Saint Amphibalus strike thee deaf, dumb, blind, and latterly, dead.
