Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

any person at all

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

a man who has never been married

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

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

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

dearly loved

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

past form of “foster” — promote the growth of

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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 We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

being seven more than sixty

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Never have I spent a more curious evening.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

a small drum with one head of soft calfskin

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

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

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

information about recent and important events

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

create by training and teaching

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

not known or well known

From this reading Unfamiliar music these ancient instruments give forth, and I defy anyone hearing it to keep his feet still.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

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

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

in or at the place that

From this reading We left the train at Bicester late on a golden afternoon, and were driven to a little hamlet a few miles distant where the old fellows lived.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.

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From this reading IN WHICH WE LOSE A FEW CENTURIES AND FIND A LIVING-PICTURE BY SIR DAVID WILKIE The Director in his search for primitive English music had tidings of two old Morris dancers in an Oxfordshire village, survivals from the past when the whole of that county fostered the art, and he took me to see them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were brothers: one a widower of seventy, still lissom, and the other a bachelor of sixty-seven, bent and stiff; and with them when we arrived was another elderly man, a little their junior, blowing and beating away at his pipe and tabor as though dear life depended upon it.