Chapter XVII

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am going to pray beside the dying and the dead."

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

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

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

have

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

plural of “cob” — nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

a small house with a single story

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "I am going to pray beside the dying and the dead."

a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading "I am going to pray beside the dying and the dead."

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

possessive form of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

brought together in one place

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

the act of departing

From this reading "I am going to pray beside the dying and the dead."

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

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

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

female donkey

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

immediately past

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "No, Sir Mark," said Master Peasegood, sternly.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Sir Mark," said Master Peasegood, sternly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

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

From this reading "No, Sir Mark," said Master Peasegood, sternly.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "I am going to pray beside the dying and the dead."

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, Sir Mark," said Master Peasegood, sternly.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

a large number or amount

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading "No, Sir Mark," said Master Peasegood, sternly.

dependable

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Art ready to tie our nuptial knot?"

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

during the time that

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

which person or people

From this reading "Ah, parson," cried Sir Mark, from the back of one of Sir Thomas's stout cobs, as he rode along beside fair Mistress Anne, who was mounted on a handsome jennet, "I have not seen thee for days.

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

From this reading They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.

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 They were stout, strong posts that were set up outside the Moat gates to bear the arch of evergreens and flowers, but it was a stronger one in front of the cottage where Mother Goodhugh had spent her days, and, while men piled last year's faggots and heaped up charcoal taken from the founder's dogwood stacks, others cut down branches of yew and holly and gathered bundles of heather and golden gorse, and the preparations for the wedding feast went on.