Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

later than; following

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

although

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

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From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

wanted intensely

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”

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

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

half asleep

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

sexually unresponsive

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

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

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”

not in action or at work

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

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

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”

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

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

term of address for a man

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading “Good-day, Mrs. Penelope,” said Sir John, removing his hat and saluting her in his easy, unaffected manner.

without grace; rigidly

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading “Aye, I did,” she answered ungraciously, “but not along of a tattlin’ wench.”

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

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

during the time that

From this reading And, after some while, chains rattled, bolts creaked, the heavy door opened, and old Penelope stood peering at them from the dim interior.

which person or people

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading TELLETH HOW MY LADY ADOPTED A FAIRY GODMOTHER High Dering, drowsing in the sun, opened a door here and there to stare in idle wonderment as Sir John handed his companion in at Dame Haryott’s garden wicket, for visitors were rare, more especially such visitors as these who bowed and curtsied to each other with such courtly, albeit frigid, ceremony; so High Dering opened its doors a little wider and became a trifle more awake as Sir John knocked.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You desired to see me, I think?”