AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
BRIDEnounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
butcher-boys
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From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
CheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
choristernoun
a singer in a choir
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
Fleetwood's
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From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
FOREIGNadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
hundred-weight
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From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
Kentishnoun
one of the major dialects of Old English
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
Kitty's
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From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
mufflingverbUS /ˈmʌflɪŋ/
-ing form of “muffle” — suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
PARTSnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
ploughboys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
smocked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
TASTEverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Kitty was there.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kitty was there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.