Chapter XXIX · The Young Man in Black

higher than, or over, something

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

for the reason that

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

for the most part

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

wanted intensely

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

a damage or loss

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

at any time

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

start firing a weapon

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

set up or found

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

an old form of “has”

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

a message received and understood

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

and nothing more

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

except for; apart from

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

in the second place

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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 This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

in a sulky manner

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

by that means or because of that

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Right sulkily they regarded me upon my entrance.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading _Writ at length so that it might be prentit._ As I walked into the smithy of the Three Thorns nigh the king’s camp, I found some four young men or thereby blowing up the fire and clinking on red iron.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

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

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

which person or people

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.

but in spite of that

From this reading He hath put the script, carefully written, into my hands, so that those things of which I, Margaret Douglas, could not have knowledge, looking out from the ramparts of Thrieve, might yet duly be set down--first, for the satisfaction of those who in their time were part of these things (now, alas, but few!), and, secondly, for the information of generations yet to come--for all histories that have ever been writ do lie to the detriment of the Douglases, save only this of mine.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This is the written story of the Young Man in Black to whom the king (chiefly because he desired to cross-buttock his sometime favourites, in order that he might show them that he and not they had the mastery) promised on the braes above the Brigend of Dumfries the dower of his own royal name.