Chapter II

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From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

anew

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

(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 True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

in addition

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

next to; at the side of

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

a resort town in Lancashire in northwestern England on the Irish Sea; famous for its tower

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

common edible European bivalve

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

get or gather together

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

plural of “dam” — a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

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From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

set up or found

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

before any deductions

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

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

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

a high place

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

for this reason

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

possessive form of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

move hurridly

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

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

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

march in a procession

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

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

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

bother persistently with trivial complaints

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

not any; not one

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

with speed

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

determined

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

take up or begin anew

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

hold back within

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

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

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

not in physical motion

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So I resolved then to ride Home at an easy pace; A gross of hand-bills to provide, And hence resume the chase.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

up to a particular time

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

in the direction of

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

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From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading They thirty hours a-head had got, Upon their tour intent; On searching ev’ry local spot, A second day was spent; The third I mounted--by Priest’s Bridge, And Heron’s Close I veer’d; To Harelaw Heights, and Ruffhill Ridge, And Stanton Steads I steer’d.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

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From this reading To Southwardedge, Doehill, and Rea, Smallburn, and the Haredean, Blackpool, Todburn, and Garretlea, And Horsley Moor I’d been; At Westerheugh, and Sunnyside, The Busygap also, Each collier’s cot, and creeks beside, High Hezleyhurst, and Low.

toward the west

From this reading On wand’ring westward through Wardshill, I there found the first three; And heard the mass amissing still, Had march’d towards the Lee; I hir’d the herd, these to retain, ’Till in pursuit I went, To bring the others back again, But quickly lost the scent.

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

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

in the company of; together with

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Myself fatigu’d, and found my nag, Fail of his wonted powers; For want of food we both did fag, By trav’ling twelve long hours.

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

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

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From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]

but in spite of that

From this reading True, I some stragglers overtook, Near Leehead, with their lambs; And all the rest had cross’d the brook, But these indulgent dams: The fugitives fecundity, Allow’d of no delay; Yet found it would difficult be, More to collect that day.

having short sharp turns or angles

From this reading _Or the First Day’s Ride.--March 4th, 1811._ The first of March, from COCKLE PARK, A flock of sheep did stray, Which disappeared in the dark, And were not miss’d next day; North west, by north, in zig-zag route, To their late home did hie, By innate instinct taught no doubt, Their yeaning time drew nigh.[61]