acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
anew
From this reading TWM in Wales again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
hair-breadth
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From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
highwaymen
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From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWM in Wales again.
a single distinct event
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
in the recent past
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
not any; not one
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
TravellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
TWM
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From this reading TWM in Wales again.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading TWM in Wales again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Travellers could pursue their way in comparative security, so Twm encountered no “hair-breadth escapes by flood or field” and his journey home, consequently added no exciting incident to swell his gallant reputation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The course of true love never did run smooth,” which Twm ruefully acknowledges.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dangers of the road had been somewhat reduced by the vigorous prosecution of highwaymen and robbers, many of whom had been lately convicted and executed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His meeting with the “lady of his dream.”
