used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
(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 This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
subject to appointment
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
Barnby
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From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
Beltoft
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From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
Belton
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From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
Belwood
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From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
clothing in general
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
engage in
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
come together
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
Milanesenoun
a native or inhabitant of Milan
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading I had clean forgotten the big otter hunt!
otter-hunting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
ottersnounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
riddancenounUS /ˈrɪdəns/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
ruffnounUS /rʌf/
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
a particular situation
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
the season of growth
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
surlilyadverb
in a churlish manner
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
Trueboy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the day appointed for the meet at Temple Belwood, when all Belton and Beltoft were to assemble and make a great riddance of the vermin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This spring the otters were more numerous than any man remembered them, and they were making havoc among the salmon in Trent.
at the time that
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
a Caucasian
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the morrow I appeared at breakfast in silken stockings, new doublet and hose, new shoes, with roses and strings of the latest fashion, Flemish ruff and cuffs, and cloak of tawny velvet.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading My man, Luke Barnby, stared at my gaudy apparel; and, when I bade him have Trueboy and the old, white mare at the door within half an hour, and to bring me my Milanese rapier, he answered surlily-- "Which 'tis the first time I've heard of otter-hunting with swords, or in Sunday clothes."
