Chapter IV

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

(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 "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

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

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

carry on a conversation

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

an old form of “does”

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

take in liquids

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

call forth

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

tastelessly showy

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

an old form of “has”

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading OLD SONG.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

deliver by singing

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

be seated

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading OLD SONG.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

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

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

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

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading And if he be poetical, therein will he be greatly favoured; for surely never nature puts on such gaudy attire, on earth or sky, as she wears in our October.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

at the time that

From this reading "In every creed, 'Tis on all hands agreed, And plainly confest, When the weather is hot, That we stick to the pot And drink of the best."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then may a man sit at his door--in the sun if he choose, for he will not find it too hot--or in the shade, if it liketh him, for neither will he find this too cool, and there hold converse with his own meditations: or he may ride or walk, dance or sing, for in this October time a man hath heart for any pastime, so rich is the air, and such pleasant imaginations doth it engender.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Of all seasons of the year, autumn is the most voluptuous, and October the loveliest of months.