Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

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

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

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From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

offering little or no hope

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

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From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

an evil supernatural being

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a county in southwestern England

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

someone who hunts game

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

plural of “leaflet” — a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

small in range or scope

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

the local environment

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

an unusually small individual

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

literature in metrical form

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

To recall to mind.

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

make square

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

a system of symbols and symbolic representations

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Printed by_ SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE & COMPANY LIMITED, _One New Street Square, London, E.C.4_ FOREWORD The western parts of our country are richer in legend than any other part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Map at the beginning provides a guide to the localities of the six Devon legends; that at the back to those of Cornwall.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

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

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

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

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

which person or people

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Perhaps this is because of the Celtic love of poetry and symbolism inherent in the blood of the people of the West; perhaps because of inspiration drawn from the wild hills and bleak moors of the lands in which they live; perhaps because life is, and always was, quieter there, and people have more time to remember the tales of other days than in busier, more prosaic, districts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Being a collection of some of the _OLD TALES_ told in those Western Parts of Britain served by the _GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY_, now retold by _LYONESSE_ The Church the Devil Stole _Page_ 4 The Parson and the Clerk 8 The Weaver of Dean Combe 12 The Demon Who Helped Drake 16 The Samson of Tavistock 20 The Midnight Hunter of the Moor 24 The Lost Land of Lyonesse 28 The Piskie's Funeral 32 The Spectre Coach 36 St. Neot, the Pigmy Saint 40 The Old Man of Cury 44 The Hooting Carn 48 The Padstow May Day Songs (_Supplement_) 52 This is a reprint in book form of the second series of _The Line to Legend Land_ leaflets, together with a Supplement, "The Padstow May Day Songs."

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Most of the Devon legends cluster around the grim wastes of Dartmoor, and, like that wonderful stretch of country, are wild and awe-inspiring.