Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

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

From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

take in liquids

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

at any time

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

popular aquarium fish

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

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

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

very generous

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

and nothing more

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

the act of departing politely

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

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From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

not requested or sought

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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From this reading "Vot shall it be?" demanded the 'harp.'

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading The 'bass,' with a feeling of gratitude, voted that they should give a parting air unsolicited.

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From this reading "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

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

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

(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 "Vy, considering of her size," replied the 'fiddle,' "I thinks as nothink couldn't be more appropriate than 'Farewell to the mountain!'" and, striking up, they played the proposed song, marching on well pleased with the unexpected appreciation of their musical talent by the kind, and munificent Molly Scraggs!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now," said Molly,--"play us, 'Drink to me only,' and I'll draw you a mug o' table-ale."

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.

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From this reading "You're vastly kind," said the 'fiddle;' "it's a pleasure to play anythink for you, marm, you've sich taste;" and then turning to his comrades, he added, with a smile--"By goles! if she ain't the woppingest cretur as ever I set eyes on--" The tune required was played, and the promised ale discussed.