used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
(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 MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
archerynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
fearless and daring
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
BowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
a period of 100 years
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
evolveverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlv/
work out
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
of great significance or value
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
engage in
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
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 MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the force of workers available
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
MINGLINGnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
not one, and not any
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From certain customs of these bygone days we can evolve a delightful entertainment and call it the Twentieth Century May day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
which person or people
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, Bows and arrows will be needed for the sport, and these we will make at home.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The most important personage on this occasion is the May Queen, who must win her crown by skill in archery.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading The next in importance is the King who wins his title in the same way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAY DAY AMUSEMENTS MINGLING with the festivities of May day in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were certain games intended to represent the adventures of Robin Hood, that bold forest chieftain who with his band of merry men, all clad in Lincoln green, held many a contest with bow and arrows; and though most of them were masters of the sport, none could quite equal the leader, Robin Hood.
