1586
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From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
biddernounUS /ˈbɪdər/
someone who makes an offer
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading FARM LIFE.
set up or found
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FARM LIFE.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading POACHING ON LUCY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading POACHING ON LUCY.
POACHINGnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/
cooking in simmering liquid
From this reading POACHING ON LUCY.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
SPORTINGadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading SPORTING.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
the season of growth
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
Stratford
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From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
William
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From this reading Where fun was to be found William raised the auction and the highest bidder at the booths of vanity fair.
wiving
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From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _"Hanging and wiving go by destiny!"_ The drudgery of farm work was not relished by Shakspere, and the spring of 1586 found the man of destiny more engaged in the sports of Stratford and surrounding villages than in the production of corn, cabbage, turnips and potatoes.
