Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

from appearances alone

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

causing inconvenience

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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From this reading “With leather, lad?” said Woodcock; “ay, and with silver to the boot of that.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

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

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

for the reason that

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading “With leather, lad?” said Woodcock; “ay, and with silver to the boot of that.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

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

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

without stop or interruption

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

at any time

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the art of training falcons to hunt and return

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

indecision in speech or action

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a boy or man

From this reading “With leather, lad?” said Woodcock; “ay, and with silver to the boot of that.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

not any; not one

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

precisely, exactly

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

express in words

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

the display of a motion picture

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading “With leather, lad?” said Woodcock; “ay, and with silver to the boot of that.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

term of address for a man

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a long narrow opening

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

a special situation

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

be dressed in

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

(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 “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

an established custom

From this reading One of the Sommervilles of Camnethan was called _Sir John with the red bag_, because it was his wont to wear his hawking pouch covered with satin of that colour.] and so forth; but wot you what it is lined with, Master Roland?”

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading “With leather, to be sure,” replied Roland, somewhat surprised at the hesitation with which Adam Woodcock asked a question apparently so simple.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

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

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “By Our Lady,” said the falconer, “and that is a likely plan--and now,” he continued, exchanging his frankness of manner for a sort of awkward embarrassment, as if he had somewhat to say that he had no ready means to bring out--“and now, you wot well that I wear a pouch for my hawk's meat, [Footnote: This same hag, like every thing belonging to falconry, was esteemed an honourable distinction, and worn often by the nobility and gentry.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading See here,” he said, showing a secret slit in the lining of his bag of office--“here they are, thirty good Harry groats as ever were struck in bluff old Hal's time, and ten of them are right heartily at your service; and now the murder is out.”