Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

later than; following

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

how long something has existed

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a line of approach

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

getting two things to correspond

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

give encouragement to

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

plural of “discard” — anything that is cast aside or discarded

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

horse of a dull brownish grey color

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

ranking above all others

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

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From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

great merriment

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

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

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

plural of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

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 Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

not any; not one

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

relating to time long past

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

a human being

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

publicly displayed

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a strong liking

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

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

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

in a clever manner

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

to a great degree

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

move hurridly

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

not in physical motion

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

carry out

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

shedding tears

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

in the direction of

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

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

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

accept gladly

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

during the time that

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

in a wise manner

From this reading He is now the steward, (agent is a name he wisely discards,) and a great man, but young girls and boys from sixteen to twenty have a trick of paying no attention to the wisdom of their elders, and he is sorely put to it to maintain order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Spring has planted her fair feet upon the daisied green, and a huge May-Pole has been erected, as in the olden time, an ox is roasted whole upon the lawn, tables are spread out under the shade of the great elms and sturdy oaks, foaming barrels of mighty ale, such as Guy of Warwick drank, ere he encountered the dun cow, are seen with taps ready in them,--the children are dancing round the May-Pole in wild glee,--and now a scout posted on a rising ground comes tearing towards them as though life and death defended on his speed,--the carriage is coming,--a cheer arises,--it has passed the gates, and is coming up the avenue.

a late time of life

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

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

From this reading Three years have passed away,--the young Earl has arrived at age, and is coming to take possession of his domains--after finishing his education at Oxford; great preparation has been made to welcome him.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Foremost on the occasion is Mrs. Alice Goodfellow, and as their Lord's reputed aunt for so many years, she is a person of no small importance:--still single, but beginning to think of settling now, as her glass gives awkward reflections,--but still balancing the claims of her admirers, though she does give color to the report of shewing a preference for the sturdy blacksmith;--by her side, smartly dressed, are gamboling about the young Johnsons, while their father, in a respectable suit of black, marshals the somewhat unruly procession of maidens and youths chosen to receive the young Earl.