used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
Abercorran
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From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
anew
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
blackthornnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
Craig-y-Dinas
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From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
GLAMORGAN
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From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope it will.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
a small worthless amount
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
NED
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From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
in the near future
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
Stodham
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From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
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 NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
a special situation
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading “Certainly I do,” replied Mr Stodham, “and some day the stick you gave me from that same Craig-y-Dinas shall carry me thither.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
Welshmannoun
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
which person or people
From this reading NED OF GLAMORGAN Long after his celebrated introduction to Abercorran House, and soon after Philip and I had been asking old Jack again about the blackthorn stick, Mr Stodham was reminded of the story of the Welshman on London Bridge who was carrying a hazel stick cut on Craig-y-Dinas.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I hope it will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a fine country for a man to walk in with a light heart, or, the next best thing, with a heavy heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you remember it?” asked Mr Morgan.
