Chapter III

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

at another time

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

offering little or no hope

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

haul with a tackle

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

plural of “ewe” — a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

provide as food

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

for this reason

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

march in a procession

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

not one, and not any

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

a course of conduct

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

publicly displayed

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

act as president

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

one who lives in solitude

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

refresh one's memory

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

examine minutely

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

try to get or reach

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

move hurridly

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

not in physical motion

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

up to a particular time

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

except if; if not

From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Ward’s Intake, Hut, and Shepherd’s Shield, Coldside, and Moralhurst; By Forestburn, and Meadowfield, To Holyhill I cours’d: Hence Lordenshaws, and Garlyside, Crook, Loaning, Stewardshill; But disappointments did preside, O’er expectations still.

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

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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

From this reading _March 5th, 1811._ Next day to the Thatchmeadows, I (The forest skirts to scour) Coldrife, and Quarryhouse pass’d by, To Newbiggin’s bleak moor: Bullbush, Blueburn, and Blagdon Brakes, I carefully did scan; But none on these extensive tracts, Were seen by any man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Resolv’d the south side first to seek, I rang’d that rocky hill, ’Till I explor’d the ’Squires Peak; Herd’s House, and Little Mill, By Wagtailhall, and Sandyheughs, To Rothbury then did ride; To feed, refresh, and hear what news; Then search the other side.

in or at the place that

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

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From this reading Hence by Knocklaw, and Tumbleton, And ev’ry scatter’d cot, Through Debdon Dale--and I anon By Wintercove did trot, To Rimside Inn, to bait and bouse;-- From Framlington, Blacksow, To Flambrohead, and Wholluphouse, But could not find a ewe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the Sheephurst, to Brockleyhall, And Turnbull’s steed I steer’d; And at each peasant’s cot did call, That in my path appear’d: To the Two Raws, and Butterknows, I posted on with speed, Where I was told some of my ewes Cross’d Coquet at Craghead.

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From this reading From Frostyfolds, to Whitefield House, Chilhope, and Cragend Scars, Where they and lambs might lurk recluse, Unless rous’d unawares;-- By Healy, Hope, Lynn, and Woodhead, To Healycoat I trudg’d, To Cockshot, Brinkburn, and Todstead, Where for that night I lodg’d.