used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
Ancram
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From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
fearless and daring
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
Brotherstone
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From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
Buccleuch
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From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
coursernounUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
courser's
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From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
EversnounUS /ˈevərz/
United States civil rights worker in Mississippi; was killed by a sniper (1925-1963)
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
gainst
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From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
plate-jack
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From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
saddle-gerthe
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From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
Smaylho'me
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From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
sperthe
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From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
vaunt-brace
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From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Baron returned in three days’ space, And his looks were sad and sour; And weary was his courser’s pace, As he reached his rocky tower.
in or at the place that
From this reading He came not from where Ancram Moor Ran red with English blood; Where the Douglas true, and the bold Buccleuch, ’Gainst keen Lord Evers stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Baron of Smaylho’me rose with day, He spurred his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to Brotherstone.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet his plate-jack was braced, and his helmet was laced, And his vaunt-brace of proof he wore; At his saddle-gerthe was a good steel sperthe, Full ten pound weight and more.
yewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading He went not with the bold Buccleuch, His banner broad to rear; He went not ’gainst the English yew, To lift the Scottish spear.
