used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading List to the Bidder—a health to all Who dwell in this house, both great and small; Prosperity’s comforts ever attend The Bride and the Bridegroom’s generous friend!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
subject to appointment
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
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bannsnoun
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
BiddernounUS /ˈbɪdər/
someone who makes an offer
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the two together, not just one
From this reading List to the Bidder—a health to all Who dwell in this house, both great and small; Prosperity’s comforts ever attend The Bride and the Bridegroom’s generous friend!
a woman who has recently been married
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Bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
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a small house with a single story
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
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enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
at any time
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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willing to give and share unstintingly
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Graspacre
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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highest in quality
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
Gwahoddwr
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From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
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hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
mole-catcher
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From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
Prosperity's
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purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
Rhys
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From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading List to the Bidder—a health to all Who dwell in this house, both great and small; Prosperity’s comforts ever attend The Bride and the Bridegroom’s generous friend!
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
Wat
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From this reading Wat the mole-catcher, as the greatest wag in the parish, was appointed by the squire to the enviable office of _Gwahoddwr_.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The banns were immediately put in, and every preparation made for the wedding.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
which person or people
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His door, may it never need a latch; His hearth a fire, his cottage a thatch; His wife a card, or a spinning wheel; His floor a table, nor on it a meal!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The following homely lines are a literal translation of those which were written purposely for this occasion, by the reverend John David Rhys, a young poetical clergyman, at this time on a visit with Squire Graspacre.
