Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

later than; following

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

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

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

lasting a long time

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

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From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

serving as an essential component

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

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

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

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From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

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

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

a small handbook

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

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 Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

so small as to be meaningless; insignificant

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

not used up

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

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

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

successive (without a break)

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

carry out

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

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From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

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

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

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

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE PILGRIMS' ROAD FAVERSHAM TO CANTERBURY From Faversham at least to the environs of Canterbury, the Pilgrim's Road seems to be unmistakable, for the Watling Street runs all the way straight as a ruled line.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

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

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And yet everything that is fundamental or really enduring and valuable in our lives we owe to that England which was surely one of the most glorious and strong, as well as one of the happiest, countries in Europe.

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

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Yet must the disheartened voyager take comfort, for in how many small and negligible things may we not see even to-day the very mark and standard of Rome, her sign manual after all, under the rubbish of the modern world.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet so few are the remaining marks of the pilgrimage, so little is that great Roman and mediaeval England remembered by men or even by the fields or the road which runs between them with so changeless a purpose, that at first sight we might think it all a myth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And if you desire an example, let me give you weathercocks.