used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
accompanimentsnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/
plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
(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 Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
almonernounUS /ˈɑːlmənər/
an official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
buttery-hatch
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
Clarenham
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
contrastingadjectiveUS /kənˈtræstɪŋ/
strikingly different; tending to contrast
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the first light of day
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
well in the past; former
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
Eleanor
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
friarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/
plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
Glastonbury
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
jugglersnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələrz/
plural of “juggler” — a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
Lynwood
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
mendicantnoun
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
mountebanks
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From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
palmers
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
pantler
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
Reginald
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From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
term of address for a man
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
nonexistent
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were not wanting the usual though incongruous accompaniments of such a scene--the jugglers and mountebanks, who were playing their tricks in one corner.
in or at the place that
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
which person or people
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
belonging to which person
From this reading The peasantry of Lynwood, and the beggars, whose rounds brought them regularly to the Keep of Lynwood, and who had often experienced the bounty of the departed lady, replied with tears and blessings.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Soon the court began to be filled with the neighbouring villagers, with beggars, palmers, mendicant friars of all orders, pressing to the buttery-hatch, where they received the dole of bread, meat, and ale, from the hands of the pantler, under the direction of the almoner of Glastonbury, who requested their prayers for the soul of the noble Sir Reginald Lynwood, and Dame Eleanor of Clarenham, his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the first dawn of morning, the chapel bell began to toll, and was replied to by the deeper sound of the bell of the parish church.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the hall, all was in sad, sober, and solemn array, contrasting with the motley concourse in the court.
