Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

traveling across

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

the organ of sight

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

a short vivid experience

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

in a willing manner

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

a narrow way or road

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

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

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

in a joyous manner

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

above and across; more than

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

reflecting optimism

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

be seated

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

dependable

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

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

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

sounding like thunder

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

having come into contact

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now, by my knightly oath," quoth he in fustian brown, "my soul expands in the soft beauty of this rosy morn, my blood dances merrily through every vein, and I feel like eating a thundering good breakfast at the next hostelrie.--What sayest _thou_, fair youth?"

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

From this reading _In which is introduced a celebrated Comedian from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London._ The next morning, bright and early, "two travellers might have been seen" crossing one of the ponderous bridges that lead over the Schuylkill from Philadelphia to the opposite shore.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading By my troth, good masters, a fairer youth ne'er touched the light guitar within the boudoir of my lady.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Of a truth, Sir George," quoth he in broadcloth blue, in a voice of liquid melody, "I am hungered, and would gladly sit me down before a flagon of coffee, and a goodly platter of ham and eggs."

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

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The one was a stout young cavalier, arrayed in fustian brown; the other was a pretty youth, attired in broadcloth blue, and brilliant was his flashing eye, and coal-black was his hair.