used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
(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 It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
Bess's
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From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
blythe
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From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
ceilingedadjective
provided with a ceiling especially the overhead interior surface
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
conveneverbUS /kənˈviːn/
meet formally
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
countre
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From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
your parents
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
frilledadjective
having decorative ruffles or frills
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
kirtlenoun
a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
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 It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
nits
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From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
over-hilarious
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From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
Poosie
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From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
pou
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From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Poosie Nancy was a merry old soul.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
stiffly-starched
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From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was Poosie Nancy in her stiffly-starched frilled cap and her new kirtle, complacently nodding here and there to all of her acquaintances as they flocked about her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
togither
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From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For miles around the annual invitations had been sent broadcast, and to-night the capacious kitchen was taxed to its utmost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
(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 It was, however, a singularly good-natured, if over-hilarious, gathering that had assembled to do justice to old Bess’s cooking, and to test their fate through the medium of the many charms so well known to all the peasantry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the huge, low ceilinged kitchen of Castle Montgomery, which was ablaze with light, came the gladsome sound of mirth and revelry, for “Some merry countre folks togither did convene, To burn their nits and pou’ their stocks, and hold their hallowe’en, For blythe that night.”
