used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
anew
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
(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 At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
in addition
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
Amrei
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From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
Amrei's
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From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
Coaly
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From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
Damie
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From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
at any time
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
herdsmannoun
someone who drives a herd
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
histrionicadjectiveUS /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
engage in
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
Mathew
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From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
mock-ceremony
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From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
the light of the Moon
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
attach to a support
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
and nothing more
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
over-appreciative
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From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
silver-mounted
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From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
SILVERSTEP
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From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
deliver by singing
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
express in words
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As they ride along they talk and sing and tell stories and enjoy themselves as only lovers can.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Damie surprises his sister by doing this with considerable histrionic success, so that the two lovers start out again more merry than ever.]
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Damie then displays unexpected cleverness by performing a mock-ceremony, in which he compels John to ask him, as his sister's only living relative, for Amrei's hand.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Damie, inwardly rejoiced, but, as usual, not over-appreciative, reminds him of the "pair of leather breeches," a debt which John also promises to pay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
a Caucasian
From this reading SILVERSTEP [The two lovers mount the white horse, which Amrei suggests they call "Silverstep," and start out through the moonlight for John's home.
which person or people
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At Amrei's request, they stop on the way to see Damie, who is with Coaly Mathew in the forest; Amrei tells him all that has happened, and John promises to make him an independent herdsman, and gives him a silver-mounted pipe.
