Chapter II

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

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From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

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

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN WELLS.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

even

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

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From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

used to form the superlative

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

talk in a tearful manner

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

the act of using

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [5] Fiend’s-fell, an old name for Cross-fell, on the eastern verge of the county.

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

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading BEN WELLS.

toward the west

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

at the time that

From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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

From this reading [6] The beautiful secluded bay which divides the two Heads of St. Bees, the most westerly points of Cumberland, is called Fleswick.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.

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From this reading Nay! for be what it may be—his yeàge, steàt or station, A man hollow heartit, unfrindly, unfair, Makin’ mair nor reet use of a lofe or occasion,— Grippin’ hard by his oan, ah, still grankin’ for mair; ’At can toak like a bishop, an’ hod back his meanin’, But can’t wid his neighbours or kinsfwoke agree; Keepin’ bleàmin’ an’ backbitin’, grudgin’ an’ pleenin’— He cannot be t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—can’t he.

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From this reading Or a swaddlin’ oald sneak, wid a snowk an’ a snivel, ’At kests up his e’en when he hears a rūff jwoke; Co’in’ sangs an’ queer stwories o’ ’ticements o’ t’ divel— An’ snirrups his nwose ūp at t’ praise o’ poor fwok: ’At grùnts ageàn wrusslin’s, fairs, hoond-trails an’ reàces, An’ sec-like divarsions, as sinful an’ vain, Winkin’ hard at t’ seàm time at wār sins i’ hee pleàces— He niver was t’ clean Ned o’ Kes’ick—that’s plain.