Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

anew

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

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From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

(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 He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

take in liquids

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

divisible by two

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

start firing a weapon

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a young female

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

an established custom

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

engage in

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

a local church community

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

a full supply

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

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From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

creating thread

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

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

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

during the time that

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

which person or people

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Thus was it done every evening during the winter, the maidens spinning diligently till midnight without even growing weary; or if one of them nodded, she was given a cup of cold water to drink, to make her fresh again.

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

From this reading _How the peasants in Marienfliess want to burn a witch, but are hindered by Johann Appelmann and Sidonia, who discover an old acquaintance in the witch, the girl Wolde Albrechts._ At this time, one David Grosskopf was pastor of Marienfliess.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And there they all sat spinning round the comfortable fire, while he read out to them from God's Word, and questioned them on it, and exhorted them to their duties.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading So there was plenty of fine linen by each New Year's day, and their masters were well pleased.

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

From this reading He was a learned and pious man, and like other pious priests, was in the habit of gathering all the women-folk of the parish in his study of a winter's evening, particularly the young maidens, with their spinning-wheels.