used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
in the past
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
agrimonynoun
a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
(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 Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
AmaryllisnounUS /ˌæmərˈɪləs/
bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
bakerynounUS /ˈbeɪkəri/
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
CakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
essences
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From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
brought together in one place
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
Jefferies
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From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
lardedverbUS /ˈlɑːrdɪd/
past form of “lard” — prepare or cook with lard
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
lardy
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From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
immediately past
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
go away from a place
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
myriads
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From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
OUTCASTnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
ovensnounUS /ˈʌvənz/
plural of “oven” — kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
go across or through
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
ploughboy's
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From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
Swindon
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From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In “Amaryllis at the Fair” they are mentioned with some indignity as a ploughboy’s delicacy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading My lips water for them, and at the first bakery in ---- I ask for some.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
a Caucasian
From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
WILTSHIRE
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From this reading AN OUTCAST--WILTSHIRE Not far from “The White Horse” is a little town upon a stream that waves myriads of reeds and tall purple flowers of hemp agrimony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard Jefferies’ grandfather was “My Lord Lardy Cake” in old Swindon sixty years ago, and his memory is kept alive by those tough, sweet slabs of larded pastry which, in his generous ovens, gathered all the best essences of the other cakes, pies, tarts and joints which were permitted to be baked with them.
Wroughton
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From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
a late time of life
From this reading These are the last shops I am likely to pass in Wiltshire, and it occurs to me that I should like to taste lardy cakes--which I last bought in Wroughton fifteen years ago--before I leave the county.
