adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
bumpkinnounUS /ˈbʌmpkɪn/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
CommendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
ensample
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
Goldthred
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From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
jestnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
LancelotnounUS /ˈlænsəlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
MERCHANTnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading --MERCHANT OF VENICE.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
TalkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
trowl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The lark is but a bumpkin fowl, He sleeps in his nest till morn; But my blessing upon the jolly owl, That all night blows his horn.
VENICEnounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading --MERCHANT OF VENICE.
We'll
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From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading For when the sun hath left the west, He chooses the tree that he loves the best, And he whoops out his song, and he laughs at his jest; Then, though hours be late and weather foul, We'll drink to the health of the bonny, bonny owl.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After some brief interval, Master Goldthred, at the earnest instigation of mine host, and the joyous concurrence of his guest, indulged the company with the following morsel of melody:-- “Of all the birds on bush or tree, Commend me to the owl, Since he may best ensample be To those the cup that trowl.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Talk you of young Master Lancelot?
