used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
(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 It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
croakverbUS /kroʊk/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
to come or go into
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
at any time
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
set up or found
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
Harold
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From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
Harold's
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From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
lo
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From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
Membril
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From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
mossesnounUS /ˈmɔːsəz/
plural of “moss” — tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
not any; not one
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
not one, and not any
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
and nothing more
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
go across or through
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
PonderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
ravensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
except for; apart from
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
cut with a saw
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
express in words
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
get by special effort
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
spritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading It came to pass that early upon the morrow, when the sun made all the eastward sky blush for the exceeding ardor of his morning kiss, there came a knocking at the door of Harold's hut, and Harold opened the door, and lo! there stood upon the threshold the fairest maiden that eyes ever beheld.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So, pondering upon this counsel and thinking well of it, Harold took the fair velvet skin and hid it, and none knew where it was hid,--none save only the raven that lived in the hollow oak.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading And when he had so done he returned unto his home and lay upon his bed and slept.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
accept gladly
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
at the time that
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
in or at the place that
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now when came Harold to his home, bearing the precious skin with him, he saw the fairies at play upon the floor of his hut, and they feared no evil, for there was barley strewn upon the sill so that no wicked sprite could enter there.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
the words that are spoken
From this reading And when Membril, the fairy queen, saw him bringing the skin that he had found upon the shore, she bade him good welcome, and she said and she sung:-- I am Membril, queen of Fay,-- Ponder well what words I say; Hide that fair and velvet skin Some secluded spot within; In the tree where ravens croak,-- In the hollow of the oak, In the cave with mosses lined, In the earth where none may find; Hide it quick and hide it deep,-- So secure shall be thy sleep, Thine shall bride and blessings be, Thine a fair posterity,-- So doth Membril counsel thee!
